Now Showing for March 15-21

The Trouble with the Truth. HHH½ A man cites his own failed marriage in advising his daughter against the institution, but a reconciliation with his ex (Lea Thompson) has him questioning his own advice. Rated R.

Struck by Lightning. HHH (Wednesday only.) A high school student blackmails his classmates into writing for his literary magazine. What makes this screenplay different is that said high school student dies in the opening scene after being struck by lightning and we watch it as a flashback, sort of. Not rated.

Snitch. HHH Finally, Duane “The Rock” Johnson is back on the big screen. This time, he makes a deal with the Feds to infiltrate a drug cartel in exchange for freeing his son from a bogus trafficking conviction. Rated PG-13.

Oz the Great and Powerful. HH½ (In standard format and digital 3-D with surcharge.) In a backstory of the classic tale, the three witches are among the first to suspect that the “wizard” (James Franco) might not be all he claims to be. Rated PG.

21 and Over. H½ A promising student plans to celebrate his birthday by having a drink with his buddies but things get a bit out of hand. Rated R.

Jack the Giant Slayer. HHH½ (In standard format and digital 3-D with surcharge.) If Hansel and Gretel can grow up to kill witches, then Jack can grow up to kill giants. Rated PG-13.

Escape From Planet Earth. (No Ebert rating; in standard format and digital 3-D with surcharge.) An astronaut is lured into a trap on a dangerous planet in this animated thing. Rated PG.

Identity Thief. HH In this comedy, a man (Jason Bateman) fights back when a woman (Melissa McCarthy) usurps his personal information for her own gain. Rated R.